## Narrative summary of the obituary

Gertie Baines Keen, 80, died on 22 Sep 1992 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Born on 11 Feb 1912 in Nash County, she was the daughter of Abijah and Cora Collie Baines. She was predeceased by her husband James W. Keen.

## Narrative summary of funeral services

Funeral services were held on 24 Sep 1992 at Johnson Funeral Home, Sunset Avenue, with Rev. Coy Still officiating. Burial followed at Forest Hill Cemetery, Nashville. The family received friends on 23 Sep 1992 at the funeral home.

## Transcript

Gertie Baines

11 FEB 1912 - 22 SEP 1992
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Obituary for Gertie Baines Keen, 1912–1992 (Aged 80)

Gertie B. Keen
Native of Nash County
ROCKY MOUNT — Gertie Baines Keen, 80, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1992.

She was born Feb. 11, 1912, in Nash County, daughter of the late Abijah and Cora Collie Baines. She was widow of James W. Keen.

Surviving: daughters, Betty K. Carter and Lola Jean Carry, both of Rocky Mount; son, James Melvin Keen of Rocky Mount; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sisters, Alice Baines Hux of Rocky Mount and Belle Higson of Hampton, Va.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Thursday [Sept. 24, 1992] at Johnson Funeral Home, Sunset Avenue, with the Rev. Coy Still officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery, Nashville.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday [Sept. 23, 1992] at the funeral home, other times at the home, 221 Churchview Dr.

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[Birth: 11 FEB 1912 - Nash County, North Carolina, USA]
[Death: 22 SEP 1992 - Rocky Mount, Nash County, North Carolina, USA]

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Gertie Baines Keen                                         |
|---------|------------------------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 80 years                                                   |
| Birth   | 11 Feb 1912; Nash County, North Carolina, USA              |
| Death   | 22 Sep 1992; Rocky Mount, Nash County, North Carolina, USA |
## Table of Relationships

| Name                   | Relationship         | Place of Residence          |
|------------------------|----------------------|-----------------------------|
| Gertie Baines Keen     | Decedent                                          |
| Abijah Baines          | Father (predeceased)                              |
| Cora Collie Baines     | Mother (predeceased)                              |
| James W. Keen          | Spouse (predeceased)                              |
| Betty K. Carter        | Daughter             | Rocky Mount, North Carolina |
| Lola Jean Carry        | Daughter             | Rocky Mount, North Carolina |
| James Melvin Keen      | Son                  | Rocky Mount, North Carolina |
| Alice Baines Hux       | Sister               | Rocky Mount, North Carolina |
| Belle Higson           | Sister               | Hampton, Virginia           |
| 10 grandchildren       | Grandchildren                                     |
| 15 great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren                               |
## Publication Details

| Detail               | Information           |
|----------------------|-----------------------|
| Publication Date     | 22 Sep 1992 (assumed) |
| Newspaper            | Not specified         |
| City                 | Rocky Mount           |
| State                | North Carolina        |
| Country              | USA                   |
## Other relevant information

Funeral home: Johnson Funeral Home, Sunset Avenue
Burial location: Forest Hill Cemetery, Nashville
Family home address: 221 Churchview Dr.